USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Battleof Vicksburg, fought from May 18-July 4th 1863 was a major siege in the western theatre of operations that together with the Battle of Gettysburg (which was fought at the same time in the East) was considered a major turning point in the Civil War.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Siege of Vicksburg was a great victory for the Union. It gave control of the Mississippi River to the Union. Around the same time, the Confederate army under General Robert E. Lee was defeated at the Battle of Gettysburg. These two victories marked the major turning point of the Civil War in favor of the Union.

Detailed explanation-3: -General Pemberton surrendered on the fourth of July. The victories-a day apart-at Gettysburg and Vicksburg marked the turning point of the Civil War. They also ensured that European powers did not recognize the Confederacy as a sovereign nation, withholding much-needed support.

Detailed explanation-4: -“Brilliant and Important Victories”: Gettysburg and Vicksburg in 1863 Union Diplomacy. One hundred and fifty years ago, the Union victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg on July 4, 1863 turned the tide of the Civil War. The Army of the Potomac blunted the Confederate advance into Pennsylvania and General Ulysses S.

Detailed explanation-5: -Because of his victory at Vicksburg, Union commander Ulysses S. Grant soon became the superior officer of the Federal commander at Gettysburg, George Meade. Soon after Vicksburg, Grant was given a command that effectively put him in charge of the entire western war front for the Union, except for Louisiana.